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Waistcoats
A Wedding, Christening, Race meeting or any special occasion a smart waistcoat sets a man apart. If you want to look your best look no further than Wedding Waistcoat. Our extensive range of pure silk , satin and durable polyester waistcoats come in a range of colours, patterns and textures. Shantung fabric , a most popular choice by our customers, provides a subtle finish to a smart outfit.
To match your choice of waistcoat Wedding Waistcoat has a complementary range of Wedding Cravats otherwise known as ‘scrunches’. If a cravat is not your preference then why not opt for a matching or contrasting necktie or bow tie.
Add that finishing touch! Choose a matching or contrasting top pocket hankie from our huge range of colours and styles.
Wedding Waistcoat is a one-stop men’s accessory shop. To complement our superior waistcoat, cravat and tie ranges we also have a vast array of Braces, Cufflinks and those all important Dress Shirts in white or black.
All our items are top quality brands which can found in most high street high class gent’s outfitters at twice our web based prices. We stock the famous Lloyd Attree and Smith range. Lloyd Attree and Smith were established in London in 1857 and have been making quality menswear ever since.
Wedding Waistcoat’s service is second to none. If, after making your choice, you decide to change your colour scheme you can easily do this by returning your items for a NO quibble exchange. The same applies if your chosen size is not quite right. All we ask is that the returning items are unworn and package in their original wrappers.
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Saturday 21 November 2009
Wedding Waistcoats - Wedding Cravats
Wedding Cravats| A cravat puts the finishing touch to a smart wedding waistcoat on that special day. A cravat is also sometimes called a ‘scrunchie’, this is not really the correct term for a cravat. A scrunchie (or scrunchy) is a fabric-covered elastic hair tie, commonly used to fasten long hair. Large, elaborate styles and diminutive, unassuming forms are available. The scrunchie comes in many different varieties of colours, fabrics, sizes, and designs. |
The scrunchie was invented by Phillip E. Meyers for the Scunci family in 1963 and Rommy Revson patented the design in 1994.
A wedding cravat on the other hand has a very different history.
The cravat is a neckband, the forerunner of the modern tailored necktie and bow tie. From the end of the 16th century, the term "band" applied to any long-strip neckcloth that was not a "ruff." The ruff, a starched, pleated white linen strip, started its fashion career earlier in the 16th century as a neckcloth (readily changeable, to minimize the soiling of a doublet), as a bib, or as a napkin. A "band" could indicate either a plain, attached shirt collar or a detachable "falling band" that draped over the doublet collar. It is possible that cravats were initially worn to hide shirts which were not immaculately clean.
The cravat is a neckband, the forerunner of the modern tailored necktie and bow tie. From the end of the 16th century, the term "band" applied to any long-strip neckcloth that was not a "ruff." The ruff, a starched, pleated white linen strip, started its fashion career earlier in the 16th century as a neckcloth (readily changeable, to minimize the soiling of a doublet), as a bib, or as a napkin. A "band" could indicate either a plain, attached shirt collar or a detachable "falling band" that draped over the doublet collar. It is possible that cravats were initially worn to hide shirts which were not immaculately clean.
The cravat originated in the 1630s; like most men's fashions between the 17th century and World War I, it was of military origin. In the reign of Louis XIII of France, Croatian mercenaries were enlisted into a regiment supporting the King and Cardinal Richelieu against the Duc de Guise and the Queen Mother, Marie de Medici. The traditional Croat military kit aroused Parisian curiosity about the unusual, picturesque scarves distinctively knotted at the Croats' necks; the cloths that were used, ranged from the coarse cloths of enlisted soldiers, to the fine linens and silks of the officers. The sartorial word "cravat" derives from the French "cravate," a corrupt French pronunciation of "Croat" — in Croatian, "Hrvat".
The maccaronis reintroduced the flowing cravat in the 1770s, and the manner of a man's knotting it became indicative of his taste and style, to the extent that after the Battle of Waterloo (1815) the cravat, itself, was referred to as a "tie".
So, a wedding cravat is indicative of a man’s style and panache. A perfect embodiment for the big day!
A wedding cravat can be ‘self tie’ or pre-tied. Wedding Waistcoat’s wedding cravat’s are pre-tied, this is the most preferred option today. All our pre-tied wedding cravats have hook and eye fastener and an adjustable neckband to ensure a perfect fit. There are dozens of different colours available. There are satin, silk and shantung types of wedding cravat which match or compliment your wedding waistcoat. There are smaller wedding cravats for the page boy.
Wedding Waistcoats - Black Dress Waistcoat
Black Diamond Weave Dress Waistcoat
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£29.99
RRP: £35.99 | You Save: £6.00
RRP: £35.99 | You Save: £6.00
Black Diamond Weave Dress Waistcoat
50% Viscose / 50% Nylon
Bow tie and shirt not included
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Sunday 15 November 2009
Wedding Waistcoats - Wedding Attire
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Wedding Waistcoats - Marcella Dress Attire
Wedding Waistcoat has the ultimate in formal dress attire with our Marcella range.
The Marcella Dress Waistcoat sets the standard for those very important occasions when you need to look your best. Marcella, refers to a weaving style, normally used with cotton yarn, which is characterized by raised parallel cords or fine ribbing giving a 'golf ball' effect. Wedding Waistcoat's Marcella Waistcoats are cotton rich, this a very important attribute because the Marcella weave was created to take extra starch and there is no finer yarn than cotton for starching. The result – a stunning well starched formal dress waistcoat.
The Marcella weave is part of the classic White Tie outfit, some accounts even say the fabric was invented specifically for this use. White tie (or evening dress, full evening dress) is the most formal evening dress code. It is worn to events such as balls, the opera, and formal dinners. The chief components for men are the dress coat, white bow tie and waistcoat, and starched shirt, while women wear a suitable dress for the occasion, such as a ball gown.
'White tie' is worn only to events after six o'clock and before that time the daytime equivalent called morning dress is worn. The semi-formal counterparts of white tie are black tie in the evening and, rarely worn, semi-formal morning dress during the day, a code in between an informal lounge suit and full morning dress. The dress coat worn with white tie is a descendent of the coat worn at all times of day in the Regency period, so is also part of other related codes, such as civilian day court dress in the Royal court (in the UK). Perfect for the Proms!
Marcella is an Italian given name, the feminine version of Marcello. Quite why this fabric was given this name no one is sure but there is nothing smarter for a man to wear!
Our Marcella waistcoats are available in sizes small to XXL, they are, of course, backless and have an elastic adjustable strap at the rear. Each Marcella Waistcoat has three Mother of Pearl effect buttons and two front pockets. It is ideal when worn with Wedding Waistcoats Dress Shirts, Shirt Studs and Marcella accessories.
Our Marcella range includes the Oslo and Bergen Dress Shirts.
The Marcella Waistcoat can be worn with our Marcella Cummerbund. The Marcella Cummerbund is adjustable and will fit small to large waist sizes. A Marcella pre-tied Bow Tie is appropriate – but the ultimate is the Marcella self-tie bow tie, it adds that touch of class!
Quite simply Wedding Waistcoat's Marcella range offers the very best in quality and at very affordable prices.
Incidentally, did you know "Marcella" is a song written by Brian Wilson, Tandyn Almer and Jack Rieley for the American pop band The Beach Boys, released in 1972.
Wedding Waistcoats - Pink Shantung Waistcoat
Pink Shantung Waistcoat
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£19.99
RRP: £24.99 | You Save: £5.00
RRP: £24.99 | You Save: £5.00
Pink Shantung Wedding Waistcoat with adjustable band at back. Fully lined and finished with 6 silk covered buttons and two front pockets.
Cravat and Shirt not included.
Optional accessories for this item:
Wedding Cravat, Necktie, Bow Tie, Top Pocket Hankie.
Please see our Size and Buying Guide to help you make your correct size choice Other Options from http://www.weddingwaistcoat.co.uk
Saturday 14 November 2009
Wedding Waistcoats - Sizes and Buying Guide
Sizes and Buying Guide
To help you decide which size to purchase please use our size guides below.
Waistcoats - Adults
Small 32 - 35 in Chest
Medium 36 - 38 in Chest
Large 40 - 42 in Chest
X Large 44 - 46 in Chest
XX Large 48 - 50 in Chest
3XL 52 - 54 in Chest
4XL 56 - 58 in Chest
Waistcoats - Child's
Small 22-24 in Chest
Medium 25-27 in Chest
Large 28-30 in Chest
Our Neckties, unless otherwise stated in the product listing, are standard adult size of approximately 1450 x 95 mm.
Wedding Accessories Ordering Tips
Our wedding waistcoat and cravat sets are coded with the prefix WWC these are snug fitting so be accurate with your sizing.
Shantung, Satin and Silk wedding waistcoats are a generous loose fitting, so if you want something a little tighter fit go down a size.
Men's Satin and polyester Shantung are prefixed WW then a code number for example WW1864/3 To find a matching Cravat use the prefix WCR and then the same number for example WCR1864/3
To find a matching boy's waistcoat use the prefix WWY for example WWY1864/3. To find a matching boy's Cravat use the prefix YCR for example YCR1864/3
Once you have decided on a colour and type you can use the Search Box on the top of the page to quickly find all the matching items you require.
Please allow at least seven days for delivery.
Please try to order well in advance to avoid any disappointment
Wedding Waistcoats
A Wedding, Christening, Race meeting or any special occasion a smart waistcoat sets a man apart. If you want to look your best look no further than Wedding Waistcoat.
Our extensive range of pure silk , satin and durable polyester waistcoats come in a range of colours, patterns and textures. Shantung fabric , a most popular choice by our customers, provides a subtle finish to a smart outfit.
To match your choice of waistcoat Wedding Waistcoat has a complementary range of Wedding Cravats otherwise known as ‘scrunches’. If a cravat is not your preference then why not opt for a matching or contrasting necktie or bow tie.
Add that finishing touch! Choose a matching or contrasting top pocket hankie from our huge range of colours and styles.
Wedding Waistcoat is a one-stop men’s accessory shop. To complement our superior waistcoat, cravat and tie ranges we also have a vast array of Braces, Cufflinks and those all important Dress Shirts in white or black.
All our items are top quality brands which can found in most high street high class gent’s outfitters at twice our web based prices. We stock the famous Lloyd Attree and Smith range. Lloyd Attree and Smith were established in London in 1857 and have been making quality menswear ever since.
Wedding Waistcoat’s service is second to none. If, after making your choice, you decide to change your colour scheme you can easily do this by returning your items for a NO quibble exchange. The same applies if your chosen size is not quite right. All we ask is that the returning items are unworn and package in their original wrappers.
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